Verb Be

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What is the verb 'to be'?

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The verb 'to be' is an irregular verb used to indicate existence or identity. It has different forms: am, is, are.

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects in the present tense. For example, 'He is happy.'

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When do we use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with plural subjects and with 'you' in the present tense. For example, 'They are friends.'

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What is the contraction for 'is not'?

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The contraction for 'is not' is 'isn't'. For example, 'She isn't here.'

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What is the contraction for 'are not'?

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The contraction for 'are not' is 'aren't'. For example, 'They aren't coming.'

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How do you form a question with 'to be'?

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To form a question with 'to be', invert the subject and the verb. For example, 'Are you ready?' or 'Is he your brother?'.

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What is the negative form of 'I am'?

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The negative form of 'I am' is 'I am not'. For example, 'I am not tired.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement with 'he'?

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With 'he', use 'is'. For example, 'He is a student.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement with 'they'?

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With 'they', use 'are'. For example, 'They are teachers.'

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How do you use 'to be' in the past tense?

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In the past tense, 'to be' changes to 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects. For example, 'I was happy.' and 'They were happy.'